He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ruth L. Stanley of Bushnell, Fla.; son, Gerald (Connie) Stanley of Kawkawlin, Mich.; daughter, Barbara (Butch) Staggs of Eckerty, Ind.; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; a brother, Kenneth Stanley of Cheboygan, Mich.; and sisters, Lois Verhaeghe of Pocahontas, Ariz. and Marian Bindschatel of Flint, Mich. He was preceded in death by his son, Frederick Stanley.

In honor of Mr. Stanley, donations may be made to the American Legion or the VFW of Bushnell, Fla. Online condolences may be left at www.purcellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Purcell Funeral Home, Bushnell, Fla.